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Southern Land Company · 1 day ago

Director of Finance, Single Family

Nashville, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Southern Land Company is a national real estate development and construction firm headquartered in Nashville, TN, seeking a full-time Director of Finance, Single Family to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial management of single family projects, including analysis, underwriting, and collaboration with various functional areas to support project success.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Responsible for the full life cycle of single family projects in specific geographic regions, including initial investigation / LOI stage, design, development, the marketing and sale of lots, and final sell out

Collaborate with all functional areas within SLC, including design, infrastructure, development, sales & marketing, capital markets, accounting and others to become a trusted partner and owner of each project’s financial realm

Prepare timely month-end reporting of financial results to executive management with a detailed review of results versus budget, including variance analysis and operating updates

Partner with accounting team in timely preparation of draw file, including review prior to final approval by CFO

Lead annual budget preparation and semi-annual proforma updates by working closely with each project team and executive leadership to scrutinize and affirm all data and assumptions impacting budget / proforma

Prepare and maintain 13-week cash flow projection

Work closely with the regional developers to be aware of ongoing and anticipated financial conditions and possible schedule implications

Incorporate the impact of actuals into the proforma and develop potential mitigants to maintain / enhance the project’s financial performance

Create and maintain financial models, cash flow projections and investor return metric calculations, including a thorough understanding of all assumptions and schedules

Work with the land acquisition manager, community development VP and other executives to provide accurate underwriting scenarios and sensitivities for land purchase, land plan changes, and/or commercial opportunities

Partner with capital markets on various financing alternatives, strategy, processes and compliance

Monitor and manage project cash balances

Research and analyze relevant market conditions, demographics, etc. to support key operating assumptions

Oversee processing of invoices to insure accurate and timely payment in accordance with contracts and budgets

Visit projects periodically to evaluate progress

Various ad hoc analyses and reporting as may be required from time to time

Qualification

Financial modelingBudget preparationCash flow projectionMS ExcelFinancial statementsAnalytical skillsJudgmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationTime managementAttention to detailInitiative

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

7-10 years of relevant work experience

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel & PowerPoint

High level of competency in financial modeling

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Collaborative, team-oriented individual with ability to work independently

Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills

Thorough understanding of financial statements and budgets

Excellent written / verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person; able to interface with top level executives

Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion

Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events